Recording Equipment
musical instruments; you can record them at the same time or one after the other for overdubbings.
A typical recording studio showcases the following:
software programs are also available.
Studio Recording Equipment
Artists that work with major label record companies have their crafts recorded mostly in a modernly equipped recording studio. This studio equipment usually consist of sophisticated, massive, and advanced discreet
power conditioners, etc..
Digital audio workstations are a must if you are outfitting a studio. Called DAW for short, these are virtual studio systems that have all the bells and whistles: software for audio interfacing, MIDIs, and multi-track recording, all of course run on a host computer.
* Consider your budget. DAWs start around $300 and only go up from there.
* What is it that you need to do? Are you multi-tracking or converting sheet music? Take a look into what you want and shop around for a DAW that can do what you need.
* Get software that can handle a large number of tracks.
* Of course in the end, audio quality is what it's all about so buy the best software you can afford. Digital recordings sometimes don't sound as good as analog, so make sure you get as high quality as possible.
Home Recording Equipment
A laptop or a desktop PC equipped with software can be a good start for home recording. There are a lot of different programs to choose from, and some of the top picks include:
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Pro Tools
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Cakewalk
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Logic Audio
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Cubase
compact recording devices that give you almost the same recording experience as the one from a studio. It's perfect for sound demos or local musical presentations, and these devices can be mobile, too.
Audio Recording Equipment
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Cassette Recorders: Analog recording is done through compact cassettes.
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mini optical disk.
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Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Recorders: Commonly used in professional broadcasting because of their capability for producing high quality recordings.
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compact flash cards.
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disk drives provided inside the recorder.
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Laptop Audio Interfaces: You can make digital recordings through your laptop, provided that it has an input for an external microphone.
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Microphones
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Dynamic Microphones
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USB Flash Drives
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DJ Equipment
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Voice Recorders
